County Opens Cooling Stations to Beat the Heat

The National Weather Service has extended its heat advisory for Bergen County through Friday evening. Temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees with the heat index making it feel like 116 degrees.  

Residents are advised to remain indoors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest and burns and heat strokes are more likely to occur. All age groups are at risk for heat stroke so please take necessary precautions if you have to be outdoors, including wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and staying properly hydrated. 

It is NOT okay to leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle, even for a moment as temperatures can rise very quickly. It is also imperative to lock all parked vehicles so children cannot accidentally lock themselves inside while playing games like hide and seek.

There are several designated cooling centers open throughout the county. Additionally, public libraries, shopping centers, recreation and senior centers can also provide respite from the high temperatures.

Bergen County has established four regional cooling centers open through Friday from 8 a.m. to  6 p.m. as needed:

• County Administration Building , One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1st Floor (201) 336-7300

• Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center, 46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ (201) 445-5690

• Bergenfield Senior Center, 239 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield, NJ (201) 387-7212

• Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center, 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 935-8920

For additional information please visit the Bergen County Website.